Referred Tests
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Test ID: TICKS
Tick-Borne Disease Antibodies Panel, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluation of the most common tick-borne diseases found in the United States, including Lyme disease, human monocytic and granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis
Evaluation of patients with a history of, or suspected, tick exposure who are presenting with fever, myalgia, headache, nausea, and other nonspecific symptoms
Seroepidemiological surveys of the prevalence of the infection in certain populations
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHRC | Ehrlichia Chaffeensis (HME) Ab, IgG | Yes | Yes |
| ANAP | Anaplasma phagocytophilum Ab, IgG,S | Yes | Yes |
| BABG | Babesia microti IgG Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
| LYME | Lyme Disease Serology, S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYWB | Lyme Disease Ab, Immunoblot, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If Lyme disease screen is positive or equivocal, then Lyme disease antibody confirmation (by Western blot) will be performed at an additional charge.
See Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
EHRC, ANAP, BABG: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
LYME: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Tick-Borne Ab Panel, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Babesia microti
Borrelia burgdorferi
E. chaffeensis
Lyme Disease
Tick-Borne Diseases
Western Blot Assay
Spirochetes
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
HME (Human Monocytotropic Ehrlichiosis)
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA)
Borrelia burgdorferi
E. chaffeensis
Lyme Disease
Tick-Borne Diseases
Western Blot Assay
Spirochetes
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
HME (Human Monocytotropic Ehrlichiosis)
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA)